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DeVere stays in Roar den

Chris Barrett

Luke DeVere heads the ball clear for the Roar during a game against the North Queensland Fury in Townsville. Photo: Getty Images

Brisbane Roar have been given a personnel boost by re-signing promising central defender Luke DeVere to a three-year deal.

The 20-year-old Young Socceroos captain has been impressive for the Roar, pairing with Craig Moore in central defence, with coach Ange Postecoglou rating DeVere as the best young defender in the country.

The Roar beat off rival bids from clubs including the Central Coast and the new second club in Victoria, Melbourne Heart, to secure DeVere's services.

DeVere said he never seriously entertained thoughts of leaving the club and feels confident he can take his career to the next level under Postecoglou's mentorship.

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The signing is good news for the Roar, given they have lost goalkeeper Liam Reddy to Sydney FC and midfielder Charlie Miller to Gold Coast United in the past few weeks.